I am going to do everything I can to stop anybody else from the FTC but the FTC going in there.
I just do not think that is acceptable, either not having a written five year plan at this juncture or a plan for implementation to deal wit...
I am the strongest advocate for passenger rail in the United States Congress.
This is important. We are in a very serious financial situation.
I have always guaranteed labor people their benefits, anything that is committed to them and maintaining that even in future service.
I do not want to get into the details of some of the losses we have experienced in the past.
I do not think that is an unreasonable request.
I have always made that commitment to labor and will continue that, even as we make the transition.
People in this country will use mass transit if it is accessible and convenient.
I may not be the smartest, I may not be the best placed, I may not be the most powerful, but I am a persistent bastard.
We do want to accomplish some positive steps. We do want to protect the welfare of the employees and the commitment we have made to them.